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I'm not looking to steal the thunder from Pedro1's thread about the best restaurants. The general consensus seems to be that his top 5 are rather pricey. What restaurants, in your opinion, are the best reasonably priced ones, and which ones offer the best value IYO?
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Papi's - and for real bargains try the little stands in the center of town - if you're only gonna splurge once - it's gotta be Casa Picasso!
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I heard that you can get a whole chicken at Ali Babas(sp)? It serves a grest meal for $7.50 plus extras. I'm going off reports, I will check it out this summer..
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Papi's
Georges Kitchen
Oregano
El Patio
These are some of my resonably priced favorites!
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The Reef, Papi's, Ali Babas, & one where alot of local's eat Los Cocos,located near the big grocery store on the north end by Paradise Villas street entrance.Jade Garden not to bad either.
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Cheap also, south, is Antojito's San Telmo (sorry jesse  )
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Ok, I'm in: I love Mickey's Beef tacos, to the point of the occasional dream about them. I Frequent the food stall closest to the street for a burrito and a fanta regularly. The paleta man from Manelly's and I are on a first name basis--as long as you assume my name is "Coconut?"... I can be found, when otherwise MIA around 2pm, sitting on the patio at Ali Baba's dragging chicken through hummus and reading my book (from ---since this is the plug thread--- Barefoot Books, probably) Lunch at El Divino is always good, and perfect for hot and/or business-y days. They have great ceviche--long cut (maybe on the slicer?) that is so good I eat the fried tortilla bowl when I'm done. At Manelly's they've got the frozen cappucino machine ready by 11am..right when the first cup from Monkey bites is wearing off. Pineapple from the lady across from Ramon's is the perfect snack for my Ramon's beach time. therein is my current diet. They don't feed me much at work ( ) Chris Casa Picasso 
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and that, ladies & gentleman, from a man in the know!
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Remember when Jambel Jerk was all the rage? Whatever happened? We often take out lobster from Mickeys Place. I swear the tails are, and always have been twice as big as, say, Jambel Jerk...usually everything comes in very large portions....bon apetite. 
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Jambel is still packed nearly every night and I had the Coconut Curry Chicken last night (extra mild.)
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Yumil is still the worst place to eat on the island.
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I am already thinking of the shrimp cerviche from Lily's, and I don't arrive till July!
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I hate it when I agree with SIN Papis, The Reef, and the pineapple lady. It was almost impossible for me to pass by the pineapple lady without getting some.
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Please stop spreading rumours about the pineapple lady!
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Love that Jambel jerk chicken!
El Divino everything
Blue Water Grill tuna steaks, and filet mignon
Rojo's pizzas and lobster salads
Barbeque chicken $7 at Central Park - Jamaican fellow
Jade Garden Egg Foo Yong
Holiday Hotel - Celi's fish fingers and their rice and beans
Caliente's everything
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Good pick-up simon
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Mike, at least swing by Blue Water Grill for a Horny Monkey. They're goooooooooooood!
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Fantasy Garden is a favorite with the folks whom live and work here. Fantasy is across from Milo's Money Exchange and offer great food all day long. Breakfast is avail. at any hour of the day. The sat. BBQ is my favorite.
Annie's in the Jaguar Temple building has some great stuff too, chicken puffs, stuffed jalapenos, cheese and chicken dip. Local stuff - we love it!
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Also, Mango's is good and not expensive.
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Don't forget about the Lions Club BBQ on Friday and Saturday nights.
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George's Kitchen
Mickey's
Papi's Diner
Ali Baba's
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lots good food listed here, i wanna mention antijitos santelmo again. great value
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Is Mickey's one of the stalls in town? We'd like to give a try when we get there.
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what Simon says(except extra spicy)
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Don't forget breakfast. Estel's of course.
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Mickey's is on Middle street.
hey Marty - great minds think alike!!!!
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Thanks klc...
I saw a mention of a sushi bar at Fido's on the Pedro1 thread - any additional suggestions for sushi/sashimi?
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Caramba's coconut "anything" is great, IMHO.
SD - IIRC, Bluewater Grill also occasionally has sushi...but then I could be all wet.
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SeaDreams, Rock n' Roll Sushi (Fido's) or BWG.
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Sushi is great at the Blue Water Grill on Tuesday and Thursday.
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And Blue Water Grill has easily the best key (or should that be caye) lime pie I've had in Belize. Wonderfully tart (and I'm not talking about the pineapple lady).
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Mmmmmmmm... caye lime pie. :p
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Lets not forget BC'S BBQ on sundays more than you can eat and soooooooo good!!
I want to be just like Capt Jeff when I grow up!
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Sir Isaac, dittos on Yumil's. We ate there last October and were fully expecting it to be closed when we were there this February, that's how bad it was!
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Breakfast: Estel's
Lunch: Stained Glass Pub
Dinner: Blue Water Grill
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Can't believe nobody has mentioned Rick's new place, Oregano, where the ribs are outstanding and a great buy.
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Ditto on Oreganos....good stuff great price!
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For breakfast I liked Rubies. If you are going to dive in the morning you do not want to eat a large breakfast, and Rubies was great and cheap.
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I agree atomicindy - a johnny cake and fresh OJ - nothing better early in the am.
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Thank you Gela
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Caliente's Lime soup - served only at lunch - to die for.
Best fish & chips on the island can be found at Hamilton's just north of the cut.
Rojo's - way up north - Conch pizza!
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tell me more about this conch what is it like i.e. texture taste and so on if you dont mind
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bad conch is like a bicycly inner tube; good conch is like sweet scallops
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Last night we ate (take out, the place was jammed) at Mango's for the first time in ages and the food was excellent. Had the Caribbean Spiced Chicken Adobo for $25BZ and there was plenty to split between the two of us. I don't know what the dressing for the salad was (possibly Mango-Lime Vinaigrette) but Amy should bottle it.
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We plan on trying the Sushi Bar at Fido's tonight, will let you know how it went.
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simon did they change the seats at mango's yet, great food ,amy just a super chef..bad seats.??? can not figure out why they left the stools .?????????????????? not comfy at all.. I can not sit tru a meal there..
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Seats are the same as far as I could see. I'll mention it to them and I do know what you mean.
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Oregano's.....Is it Rick (formerly of Canucks) or another Rick?
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I've enjoyed many great meals on AC, but my vote for best food for the dollar must be Papi's.
Gela's AC Motto: "All Roads Used to Lead to BC's - Now They Lead to Hurricane's!"
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For reasonably priced, I would put Ali Baba at the top of the list, you get not only dinner, but breakfast and/or lunch makings for 15BZ.
A point about some of the more expensive places: the amount of food is very generous, usually leaving enough to take home for a snack, or breakfast. This is what I do at Taste of Thai and Blue Water Grill.
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Nothing like Estel's Dine by the sea for early coffee & Breakfast. I find that what you order makes more of a difference than where you eat. Of course fish, chicken, or rice & beans are going to be cheaper than steak or lobster. Eat what the locals eat and it will be cheaper. Also easy to pick up groceries and enjoy some meals at your hotel. Speaking of Hotels - what about the Holiday Hotel Beach Bar-B-Q and the Lion's club Bar-B-Q? They used to be the best deals & meals in San Pedro. Belize it!
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Ali Baba's is top notch stuff. The Lebanese Sandwhich is killer!
Antojitos, close to Banyan Bay and just across from Marina's (San Telmo) is equally awesome. I eath lunch there everyday for $US3.50 which includes some of the best chicken and beans (no rice, low carb diet) on the island. Good stuff!
They had pork chops and baked potatoe for $US5.50 today!
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Rick from Canucks is Oregano's owner! We had dinner there last week (missing SP badly right now) and it was great!!
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I ate there last month.......the ribs were great!!
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Antijito's and the places in the park are very good.
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Originally posted by travelqueen:
Mike, at least swing by Blue Water Grill for a Horny Monkey. They're goooooooooooood! Swing by Charlotte,NC for a Horny Mike....LOL
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Mike, you're BAD!!! Speaking of, the Horny Monkey's were awesome this past weekend!!! YUMMY!! Also, I'll say that per the recommendations we tried The Reef - awesome. Didn't get to try Oregano's - next time.
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So... Rick is no longer at Canucks? Awwww  But he's got his own restaurant? That's great. Where is it located? Also... Mangos... where is that one?
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Rick owns Oreganos...right next to Big Daddy's...
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I would appreciate some regular seats at Mango's as well Jeff. I enjoyed my food there, just not the seats.
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My home away from home is Caliente's...very nice reasonable lunches. My fav...Holy Mole Polle, or Chicken Enchilates (SP) in Mole sauce. Its got chocolate, baby!!! Also, Elvi's Kitchen has a very reasonable, nice lunch special for about $7US. Lets see; Monday; Chicken Kabab, Tuesday; BBQ pork chops, Wednesday; Conch Fritters (too die for my friends), Thursday, don't recall, Friday; don't recall, Saturday; Whole Fish (usually Snapper). When in San Pedro, my nice meal is usually for lunch...more reasonable on a retiree's wallet, and in the evenings; its street food. I really like Lupita's on the town square. Food I trust...which is a big plus!!!
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mmmm Lupitas and Erica's.
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While doing a search for restaurants, BC's has been mentioned quite a bit. Is BC the name of the restaurant, or do those initials stand for something else?
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Simon (or anyone else with an opinion  )... any input on the Friday night sushi at Fido's?
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BC's is a popular bar on the beach that puts on a tasty BBQ each Sunday afternoon
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Rice n' Roll is good stuff.
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BC's stands for Bruce and Charlene, a great bar and restaurant.
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Rice n' Roll awesome and Sharon is a sweetie! You'll love it!
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Papis wins when is come to all around good, fairly priced meals....
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What do you eat when you go to Papi's? I know lots of people love it. I ate there twice and was very disappointed.
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I have been eating at Papi's for more years than I can remember and never had a bad meal. I have probably eaten everything on the menu and things that were not on the menu. You must have caught him at a bad time, or ................
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My guess is there was not enough on the plate at Papi's
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